Abakan Population 2026
Abakan has a population of 184,168, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Khakasiya Republic. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
184,168
Rank in Russia
#100
Coordinates
53.72°N, 91.43°E
~248 m elevation · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,374 km
2,095 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khakasiya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Chernogorsk | 71,582 | #229 |
| Sayanogorsk | 49,939 | #343 |
| Abaza | 18,094 | #837 |
Cities near Abakan
- Chernogorsk71,582 people · ~15 km away
- Minusinsk72,781 people · ~19 km away
- Sayanogorsk49,939 people · ~68 km away
- Abaza18,094 people · ~148 km away
- Mezhdurechensk101,026 people · ~221 km away
- Nazarovo55,252 people · ~263 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Abakan?
Abakan has a population of 184,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Abakan in?
Abakan is located in Khakasiya Republic, Russia.
Is Abakan the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,374 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.